EP1698666B1 - stabilized unsaturated polyester resin mixtures - Google Patents

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EP1698666B1
EP1698666B1 EP06004314A EP06004314A EP1698666B1 EP 1698666 B1 EP1698666 B1 EP 1698666B1 EP 06004314 A EP06004314 A EP 06004314A EP 06004314 A EP06004314 A EP 06004314A EP 1698666 B1 EP1698666 B1 EP 1698666B1
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  • the invention relates to anti-segregation stabilized unsaturated polyester resin mixtures, their preparation and the use of block copolymers based on ethylenically unsaturated monomers in unsaturated polyester resin mixtures.
  • Moldings based on unsaturated polyester resin systems are used in various ways as SMC (Sheet Molding Compounds), BMC (Bulk Molding Compounds), DMC (Dough Molding Compounds), TMC (Thick Molding Compounds) or LDMC (Low Density Molding Compounds) in the production of molded parts .
  • the resins are mixed with inert fillers and fibrous reinforcing materials.
  • the resin cures by polymerization.
  • the unsaturated polyester resin combines with unsaturated monomers in the formulation, which are, for example, styrene or divinylbenzene.
  • the curing is generally free-radical and is started with an added radical initiator, which is activated by the temperature rise during the pressing process.
  • the reinforcing fibers and fillers as well as the pigments are homogeneously distributed in this polymeric matrix.
  • LS additives low-shrink additives
  • LP additives low-profile additives
  • shrinkage reduction components are usually thermoplastics such as polystyrenes or polyacrylates.
  • thickening agents from the group of the metal oxides or hydroxides of the first to third main group of the periodic system are usually added to the mixture.
  • ripening the viscosity of the mixture increases until the mass is cut-firm but still malleable.
  • other additives such as release agents are added to the unsaturated polyester resin mixtures.
  • the individual components in unsaturated polyester resin systems do not form a stable mixture with one another. But to a homogeneous molding, the in the During the pressing process, all components must be in a stable, homogeneous mixture throughout the entire volume. A stable and homogeneous mixture of all components in the unsaturated polyester resin systems is also essential in the storage of the premix in its thickened or unthickened form.
  • US 3,988,388 discloses the use of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers containing 60-99% vinyl acetate, long chain alkyl group polyacrylates, and cellulose derivatives for dispersing ethylene-vinyl acetate or ethylene-vinyl propionate copolymer shrinkage reducing components.
  • the object of this invention is to provide a reinforcing fiber-containing, homogeneous, unsaturated polyester resin mixture for pressure-curing molding compositions, which contains a lower proportion of mixture-stabilizing additives than the prior art and wherein the mixture-stabilizing additives have a broad compatibility.
  • the viscosity of the unsaturated polyester resin mixture should not be reduced, since the viscosity reduction favors the segregation of the polyester resin mixture.
  • unsaturated polyester resins of component a) can generally serve all conventional unsaturated polyester resins (UP resins). Suitable are essentially all commercially available UP resins. In particular, UP resins are from bis-functional carboxylic acids and carboxylic anhydrides, of which at least one compound must be unsaturated and bis-functional alcohols and epoxides produced.
  • the bisfunctional unsaturated carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid derivatives include, for example, maleic acid, fumaric acid, phthalic acid, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid and HET acid (hexachloro-endomethylene-tetrahydrophthalic acid), as well as the anhydrides of said carboxylic acids.
  • adipic acid and glutaric acid or Diel-Alder adducts of maleic anhydride and cyclopentadiene may additionally be used as the bis-functional carboxylic acid component.
  • acrylic acid and methacrylic acid may also be used in the production of UP resins.
  • Suitable bis-functional alcohol components are, in particular, propylene, dipropylene, ethylene, diethylene and neopentyl glycol, and 1,4-butanediol and 2,2,4-trimethylpentane-1,3-diol.
  • diglycidyl ethers of tetrabromo-bis-phenol can be used.
  • the ethylenically unsaturated monomers of component b) react under free-radical polymerization with the double bonds of the polyester chains and thus lead to crosslinking, i. for curing the products.
  • the ethylenically unsaturated monomers b) are electronegative comonomers, such as styrene or vinyl acetate, this may, for example, lead to "alternating" copolymers. These are those which have shorter cross-linking bridges and lead to harder thermosets. By contrast, more electropositive comonomers, such as, for example, methyl methacrylate, tend to form longer methyl methacrylate blocks between the polyester chains and lead to correspondingly softer thermosets. Special resins may also contain, for example, vinyltoluene, ⁇ -methylstyrene or diallyl phthalate as component b).
  • the compounds referred to in the literature as LS or LP additives are used as shrinkage reduction components c).
  • These include, for example, polyethylenes and their copolymers, polystyrenes and their copolymers, saturated polyesters, cellulose acetobutyrate, polyacrylates, such as polymethyl methacrylate,.
  • Suitable inert fillers d) are, for example, natural and synthetic chalks (CaCO 3 ), aluminum trihydrate (ATH), kaolin, talc, feldspar, metal oxides, quartz powder and rock flour.
  • suitable reinforcing fibers e) are glass fibers, in particular those made of low-alkali borosilicate glasses, synthetic organic fibers (such as, for example, polyesters, polyamides, aramides), carbon fibers and natural organic fibers (such as, for example, cellulose).
  • polyester resin mixtures may contain other components.
  • processing additives such as release agents and anti-foaming agents, stabilizers, such as antioxidants, light stabilizers, heat stabilizers and flame retardants, bulk modifiers, such as adhesion promoters, wetting agents, plasticizers, thickeners, tougheners and blowing agents, as well as surface modifiers, such as antistatic agents.
  • processing additives such as release agents and anti-foaming agents
  • stabilizers such as antioxidants, light stabilizers, heat stabilizers and flame retardants
  • bulk modifiers such as adhesion promoters, wetting agents, plasticizers, thickeners, tougheners and blowing agents
  • surface modifiers such as antistatic agents.
  • polyester resin blends of the invention may, if desired, also contain organic and inorganic pigments or dyes.
  • Block copolymers are used in WO 01/44389 described as wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous pigment-containing preparations.
  • WO 00/40630 claims the use of the same polymer structures for the production of Pigment preparations which are suitable for the formulation of pigmented coating compositions or inks.
  • the dispersion of pigments with block copolymers is also described in the presence of typical paint binders based on polyester resins. In this case, the viscosity of the pigment preparation is lowered.
  • block copolymers are understood as meaning those copolymers which are characterized by an abrupt transition in the monomer composition along the polymer chain, which defines the boundary between the individual blocks. This erratic transition in the monomer composition is achieved by the sequential addition of the monomers or monomer mixtures in the context of the above-mentioned living, controlled polymerization processes.
  • the blocks in turn may have a structure, such as a statistical structure, an alternating structure, a block structure or a gradient structure.
  • the block copolymers preferably have a number average molecular weight of from 1,000 g / mol to 200,000 g / mol, more preferably from 2,000 g / mol to 50,000 g / mol, and most preferably from 2,000 g / mol to 20,000 g / mol ,
  • block copolymer structures are AB or BA diblock copolymers, ABA or BAB triblock copolymers or triblock copolymers which, in addition to at least one A block and at least one B block, may contain one or more further blocks (C blocks), neither under the definition of the A-block still fall under the definition of the B-block.
  • the ABA and BAB triblock copolymers in the first case the two A blocks or, in the second case, the two B blocks can be constructed independently of one another so long as they satisfy the above definitions.
  • the first B block of a BAB triblock copolymer may differ in length and / or monomer composition from the second B block separated by the A block.
  • the diblock structures are particularly preferred.
  • Each A block of the block copolymer f) present in the polyester resin mixture according to the invention preferably contains at least 10% by weight, more preferably at least 25% by weight and more preferably at least 50% by weight of one or more copolymerized amine-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomers, based on the total weight of the said A-block.
  • ethylenically unsaturated monomers containing amine groups are mentioned below (the notation (meth) acrylate includes both acrylates and methacrylates throughout the specification): aminoalkyl (meth) acrylates and aminoalkyl (meth) acrylamides, such as Example N, N-dimethylaminoethyl (meth) acrylate, N, N-dimethylaminopropyl (meth) acrylate, N, N-dimethylaminopropyl (meth) acrylamide and 2-butylaminoethyl methacrylate; or ethylenically unsaturated N-heterocycles which can form salts with acids, such as 2-vinylpyridine, 4-vinylpyridine and vinylimidazole.
  • aminoalkyl (meth) acrylates and aminoalkyl (meth) acrylamides such as Example N, N-dimethylaminoethyl (meth) acrylate, N,
  • Each B block of the block copolymer f) present in the polyester resin mixture according to the invention preferably contains at least 25% by weight, more preferably at least 50% by weight, and most preferably at 100% by weight of at least one polymerized alkyl- and / or phenyl group-containing, ethylenic unsaturated monomers, based on the total weight of the respective B block. Furthermore, the monomers that characterize the B block may also be included in the A block.
  • ethylenically unsaturated monomers containing phenyl groups are aryl (meth) acrylates such as benzyl methacrylate or phenyl acrylate, where the aryl groups may each be unsubstituted or substituted up to five times, such as 4-nitrophenyl methacrylate; or styrene and substituted styrenes such as 4-methylstyrene, 4-vinylbenzoic acid and sodium 4-vinylbenzenesulfonate.
  • aryl (meth) acrylates such as benzyl methacrylate or phenyl acrylate, where the aryl groups may each be unsubstituted or substituted up to five times, such as 4-nitrophenyl methacrylate; or styrene and substituted styrenes such as 4-methylstyrene, 4-vinylbenzoic acid and sodium 4-vinylbenzenesulfonate.
  • alkyl (meth) acrylates of straight-chain, branched or cycloaliphatic alcohols having 1 to 22 carbon atoms such as, for example, methyl (meth) acrylate, ethyl (meth) acrylate, n-butyl (meth) acrylate, i-butyl (meth) acrylate, t-butyl (meth) acrylate, lauryl (meth) acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl (meth) acrylate, stearyl (meth) acrylate, cyclohexyl (meth) acrylate, isobornyl ( meth) acrylate and t-butyl (meth) acrylate.
  • alkyl (meth) acrylates of straight-chain, branched or cycloaliphatic alcohols having 1 to 22 carbon atoms such as, for example, methyl (meth) acrylate, ethyl (meth) acrylate,
  • ethylenically unsaturated monomers include: hydroxyalkyl (meth) acrylates of straight-chain, branched or cycloaliphatic diols having 2 to 36 carbon atoms, for example 3-hydroxypropyl methacrylate, 3,4-dihydroxybutyl methacrylate, 2-hydroxyethyl (meth) acrylate, 4- Hydroxybutyl (meth) acrylate, 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate; (Meth) acrylates of ethers, polyethylene glycols, polypropylene glycols or mixed poly (ethylene / propylene) glycols having 5 to 80 carbon atoms, such as tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate, vinyloxyethoxyethyl methacrylate, methoxyethoxyethyl methacrylate, cyclohexyloxymethyl methacrylate, methoxymethoxyethyl methacrylate, benzyloxy-methyl methacrylate
  • a further object of the present invention was to provide the unsaturated polyester resin mixture according to the invention for compositions which can be cured under pressure with mixture-stabilizing additives which can be incorporated into the polymeric matrix during curing of the unsaturated polyester resin and thus prevent unwanted effects such as the exudation of the additive from occurring.
  • polymerization regulators for NMP are 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinoxyl (TEMPO) and N- tert- butyl-N- [1-diethylphosphono- (2,2-dimethylpropyl)] nitroxyl.
  • polymerization regulators for RAFT are thiocarboxylic esters or xanthogenic esters. Further examples can be found in the literature listed above and known to one of ordinary skill in the art.
  • the components a) -d) and the block copolymer f) are mixed together.
  • the requirement of this mixture is that it remains substantially homogeneous during storage and does not separate.
  • the further component e) and the thickener are added only then and the whole mixture is homogenized before it is pressed into shaped parts, wherein the resin mixture in the pressing process, essentially without segregation of the components polymerized.
  • polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600 (BASF) is heated to 120 ° C. in a three-necked flask with KPG stirrer and reflux condenser under a nitrogen atmosphere. Within 120 minutes, a mixture of 12 g of styrene, 22 g of n-butyl acrylate, 15 g of N, N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate and 0.5 g of 2,2'-azobis (isobutyronitrile) is passed into the flask. After another hour, a turnover of 98% is reached. The polymer is then adjusted to a level of 52% with further polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600.
  • BASF polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600
  • N, N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate are added and it is polymerized for a further 5 hours to a conversion of more than 95%.
  • the polymer is then adjusted to a level of 52% with further polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600.
  • n-butyl acrylate After the addition of a further 17 g of n-butyl acrylate is polymerized at 120 ° C to a greater than 95% conversion (about 10 hours). The polymer is then adjusted to a level of 52% with further polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600.
  • the pigment cobalt blue allows a better assessment of the homogeneity of the unsaturated polyester resin mixture, but is not commonly used in practice.
  • the SMC formulation indicated in Table 2 was prepared by first homogenizing all the liquid ingredients with a dissolver and then mixing in all the solids.
  • ⁇ b> ⁇ u> Table 2 ⁇ / u> ⁇ /b> usage example Quantity in parts by weight Resin 1 70,00 Palapreg P17-02 Standard glycol-phthalic acid resin (35% in styrene) Resin 2 30.00 Palapreg H 814-01 Polystyrene (33% in styrene) Pigment paste in monomer-free polyester resin, 10.00 Brohl Chemie, electrogray RAL 7032 - 65 L (aV) tert-butyl peroxybenzoate 1.50 Hardener (Trigonox C from Akzo) 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol 0.10 Inhibitor (ionol CP) Filler 1 50,00 Chalk (Millicarb OG) Filler 2 120.00 AI (OH) 3 (Martinal ON 921) PE powder 5.00 Coathylenes
  • SMC prepregs were produced on an SMC test facility of Schmidt and Heinzmann by applying the resin composition between two polyamide carrier films.
  • the thickened SMC prepreg was cut into pieces of 860 g, the support film was peeled off and the appearance was evaluated.
  • the SMC pieces freed of the carrier film were pressed into test plates with a design of 40%. In this case, a temperature of 150 to 155 ° C, a pressing time of 180 s and a stamping pressure of 1200 kN was used. Subsequently, the finished pressed plates were visually evaluated for homogeneity and surface quality. To evaluate the surface quality, the plate to be tested, together with a reference plate was held slightly oblique to the window. It was evaluated how clearly objects in the sample surface could be reflected.
  • the SMC sheet produced in the example of use shows the desired homogeneity, that is a glossy surface without marbling.
  • a blunt, marbled SMC surface would result from segregation of the components of the unsaturated polyester resin blend during the pressing process.

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Unsaturated hardenable polymer resin mixture (I) under external pressure comprises unsaturated polyester resin with average molecular weight of 500-5000 g/mol; an ethylenic unsaturated monomer; shrink-reduced component; inert filler; strengthening fiber; and a block copolymer (0.01-1 wt.%), which is a mixture of A-block (polymerized amine containing ethylenic unsaturated monomer) and B-block (polymerized alkyl- and/or phenyl group containing ethylenic unsaturated monomer) and free of polymerized amine containing ethylenic unsaturated monomers. An independent claim is included for the preparation of (I).

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Die Erfindung betrifft gegen Entmischung stabilisierte ungesättigte Polyesterharzmischungen, deren Herstellung und die Verwendung von Blockcopolymeren auf der Basis ethylenisch ungesättigter Monomere in ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischungen.The invention relates to anti-segregation stabilized unsaturated polyester resin mixtures, their preparation and the use of block copolymers based on ethylenically unsaturated monomers in unsaturated polyester resin mixtures.

Formmassen auf der Basis ungesättigter Polyesterharzsysteme finden als SMC (Sheet Molding Compounds), BMC (Bulk Molding Compounds), DMC (Dough Moulding Compounds), TMC (Thick Moulding Compounds) oder LDMC (Low Density Moulding Compounds) vielfältige Anwendung bei der Herstellung von Formteilen. Hierzu werden die Harze mit inerten Füllstoffen und faserförmigen Verstärkungsmaterialien versetzt. Beim Pressen der Formteile härtet das Harz durch Polymerisation aus. Hierbei verbindet sich das ungesättigte Polyesterharz mit in der Formulierung befindlichen ungesättigten Monomeren, die zum Beispiel Styrol oder Divinylbenzol sind. Die Aushärtung erfolgt im Allgemeinen radikalisch und wird mit einem zugesetzten Radikalinitiator, der durch den Temperaturanstieg während des Pressvorganges aktiviert wird, gestartet. Die Verstärkungsfasern und Füllstoffe sowie die Pigmente sind in dieser polymeren Matrix homogen verteilt.Moldings based on unsaturated polyester resin systems are used in various ways as SMC (Sheet Molding Compounds), BMC (Bulk Molding Compounds), DMC (Dough Molding Compounds), TMC (Thick Molding Compounds) or LDMC (Low Density Molding Compounds) in the production of molded parts , For this purpose, the resins are mixed with inert fillers and fibrous reinforcing materials. When molding the moldings, the resin cures by polymerization. Here, the unsaturated polyester resin combines with unsaturated monomers in the formulation, which are, for example, styrene or divinylbenzene. The curing is generally free-radical and is started with an added radical initiator, which is activated by the temperature rise during the pressing process. The reinforcing fibers and fillers as well as the pigments are homogeneously distributed in this polymeric matrix.

Bei der Polymerisation findet ein Schrumpf der Teile statt. Um diesem Schrumpf entgegenzuwirken werden Schrumpfminderungskomponenten sogenannte LS-Additive (Low-Shrink-Additive) oder LP-Additive (Low-Profile-Additive) der Mischung beigegeben. Diese Schrumpfminderungskomponenten sind meist thermoplastische Kunststoffe wie Polystyrole oder Polyacrylate. Damit die Harzformulierung eine für den Pressvorgang handhabbare Viskosität besitzt, werden der Mischung zumeist Verdickungsmitteln aus der Gruppe der Metalloxide oder -hydroxide der ersten bis dritten Hauptgruppe des Periodensystems zugegeben. In einem "Reifeprozess" steigt die Viskosität der Mischung an bis die Masse schnittfest, aber noch formbar ist. Je nach Anwendung werden den ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischungen weitere Additive wie Trennmittel zugegeben.In the polymerization shrinkage of the parts takes place. To counteract this shrinkage shrinkage reducing components so-called LS additives (low-shrink additives) or LP additives (low-profile additives) are added to the mixture. These shrinkage reduction components are usually thermoplastics such as polystyrenes or polyacrylates. In order for the resin formulation to have a viscosity which can be handled for the pressing process, thickening agents from the group of the metal oxides or hydroxides of the first to third main group of the periodic system are usually added to the mixture. In a "ripening" process, the viscosity of the mixture increases until the mass is cut-firm but still malleable. Depending on the application, other additives such as release agents are added to the unsaturated polyester resin mixtures.

Die einzelnen Komponenten in ungesättigten Polyesterharzsystemen bilden untereinander keine stabile Mischung. Um aber ein homogenes Formteil, das im gesamten Volumen gleichbleibende Materialeigenschaften besitzt, zu erhalten, müssen alle Komponenten während des Pressvorgangs in einer stabilen, homogenen Mischung vorliegen. Eine stabile und homogene Mischung aller Komponenten in den ungesättigten Polyesterharzsystemen ist auch bei der Lagerung des Premix in seiner verdickten oder unverdickten Form essenziell.The individual components in unsaturated polyester resin systems do not form a stable mixture with one another. But to a homogeneous molding, the in the During the pressing process, all components must be in a stable, homogeneous mixture throughout the entire volume. A stable and homogeneous mixture of all components in the unsaturated polyester resin systems is also essential in the storage of the premix in its thickened or unthickened form.

US 3 836 600 beschreibt die verträglichkeitsvermittelnde Wirkung von Blockcopolymeren, die einen Polyethylenoxidblock und einen Block, der ethylenisch ungesättigte, aromatische Monomere und/oder konjugierte Dienmonomere enthält, enthalten in härtbaren Kunststoffmischungen, wie ungesättigte Polyesterharzmischungen. US Pat. No. 3,836,600 describes the compatibilizing effect of block copolymers containing a polyethylene oxide block and a block containing ethylenically unsaturated aromatic monomers and / or conjugated diene monomers in curable plastic mixtures such as unsaturated polyester resin blends.

In US 3 887 515 wird der viskositätsreduzierende Effekt von Polyalkylenoxid-haltigen Blockcopolymeren in ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischungen beschrieben.In US 3,887,515 describes the viscosity-reducing effect of polyalkylene oxide-containing block copolymers in unsaturated polyester resin mixtures.

US 3 988 388 offenbart die Verwendung von Ethylenvinylacetat-Copolymeren mit einem Anteil von 60 - 99% Vinylacetat, Polyacrylaten mit langkettigen Alkylgruppen und Cellulosederivaten zur Dispergierung von Schrumpfminderungskomponenten der Klasse der Ethylen-Vinylacetat oder Ethylen-Vinylpropionat-Copolymere. US 3,988,388 discloses the use of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers containing 60-99% vinyl acetate, long chain alkyl group polyacrylates, and cellulose derivatives for dispersing ethylene-vinyl acetate or ethylene-vinyl propionate copolymer shrinkage reducing components.

In US 4 491 642 und 4 555 534 wird die Verwendung mit grenzflächenaktiven Substanzen wie Silikonen oder Polyethern in Kombination von Vinylacetat/Maleinsäureanhydrid-Polymeren als Schrumpfminderungskomponente zur gleichmäßigeren Einfärbung von SMCs und BMCs mit Pigmenten beschrieben.In US 4,491,642 and 4 555 534 the use of surfactants such as silicones or polyethers in combination of vinyl acetate / maleic anhydride polymers as shrinkage reducing component for more uniform coloring of SMCs and BMCs with pigments is described.

US 5 162 401 und 5 256 709 beschreiben Polyether respektive aromatische Kohlenwasserstoffe, die mit dem ungesättigten Polyester und dem Monomer nicht nur in der kalten Mischung sondern auch während des Aushärtvorganges verträglich sind, in ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischungen zur Verbesserung der Oberflächenglätte speziell bei SMC-Teilen. US 5,162,401 and 5,256,709 describe polyethers or aromatic hydrocarbons, which are compatible with the unsaturated polyester and the monomer not only in the cold mixture but also during the curing process, in unsaturated polyester resin mixtures to improve the surface smoothness especially in SMC parts.

Der Nachteil der bisher beschriebenen Verbindungen liegt in der begrenzten Verträglichkeit zu bestimmten Komponenten wie zum Beispiel zu bestimmten Schrumpfminderungskomponenten oder bestimmten Füllstoffen in ungesättigten Polyesterharzsystemen. Für eine universelle Einsetzbarkeit ist aber eine breite Verträglichkeit des Additivs in den ungesättigten Polyesterharzsystemen notwendig.The disadvantage of the compounds described so far is the limited compatibility with certain components such as certain shrinkage reducing components or certain fillers in unsaturated Polyester resin systems. For a universal applicability but a broad compatibility of the additive in the unsaturated polyester resin systems is necessary.

Die Aufgabe dieser Erfindung ist die Bereitstellung einer verstärkungsfaserhaltigen, homogenen, ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischung für druckhärtende Formmassen, die einen geringeren Teil an mischungsstabilisierenden Zusatzstoffen als der bisherige Stand der Technik enthält und wobei den mischungsstabilisierenden Zusatzstoffen eine breite Verträglichkeit zukommt. Insbesondere soll die Viskosität der ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischung nicht verringert werden, da die Viskositätsverringerung die Entmischung der Polyesterharzmischung begünstigt.The object of this invention is to provide a reinforcing fiber-containing, homogeneous, unsaturated polyester resin mixture for pressure-curing molding compositions, which contains a lower proportion of mixture-stabilizing additives than the prior art and wherein the mixture-stabilizing additives have a broad compatibility. In particular, the viscosity of the unsaturated polyester resin mixture should not be reduced, since the viscosity reduction favors the segregation of the polyester resin mixture.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung wird gelöst durch die Bereitstellung einer unter Anwendung äußeren Drucks härtbaren, ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischung, die mindestens folgende Komponenten umfasst:

  1. a) ein ungesättigtes Polyesterharz mit einem gewichtsmittleren Molekulargewicht von 500 bis 5000 g/mol,
  2. b) ein ethylenisch ungesättigtes Monomer,
  3. c) eine Schrumpfminderungskomponente,
  4. d) einen inerten Füllstoff;
  5. e) eine Verstärkungsfaser; und
  6. f) 0,01 bis 1 Gew.-% eines Blockcopolymeren bezogen auf das Gesamtgewicht der verstärkungsfaserhaltigen ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischung, wobei
    das Blockcopolymere mindestens einen A-Block und mindestens einen B-Block umfasst, wobei der
    A-Block mindestens ein einpolymerisiertes aminhaltiges, ethylenisch ungesättigtes Monomer enthält; und der
    B-Block mindestens ein einpolymerisiertes alkyl- und/oder phenylgruppenhaltiges, ethylenisch ungesättigtes Monomer enthält und frei von einpolymerisierten aminhaltigen, ethylenisch ungesättigten Monomeren ist.
The object of the invention is achieved by the provision of an externally-pressure-curable, unsaturated polyester resin mixture comprising at least the following components:
  1. a) an unsaturated polyester resin having a weight-average molecular weight of 500 to 5000 g / mol,
  2. b) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer,
  3. c) a shrinkage reduction component,
  4. d) an inert filler;
  5. e) a reinforcing fiber; and
  6. f) 0.01 to 1 wt .-% of a block copolymer based on the total weight of the reinforcing fiber-containing unsaturated polyester resin mixture, wherein
    the block copolymer comprises at least one A block and at least one B block, wherein the
    A block contains at least one copolymerized amine-containing, ethylenically unsaturated monomer; and the
    B block contains at least one copolymerized alkyl- and / or phenyl-containing, ethylenically unsaturated monomer and is free of copolymerized amine-containing, ethylenically unsaturated monomer.

Als ungesättigte Polyesterharze der Komponente a) können generell alle üblichen ungesättigten Polyesterharze (UP-Harze) dienen. Geeignet sind im Wesentlichen alle handelsüblichen UP-Harze. Insbesondere sind UP-Harze aus bisfunktionellen Carbonsäuren und Carbonsäureanhydriden, von denen mindestens eine Verbindung ungesättigt sein muss und bisfunktionellen Alkoholen und Epoxiden herstellbar.As unsaturated polyester resins of component a) can generally serve all conventional unsaturated polyester resins (UP resins). Suitable are essentially all commercially available UP resins. In particular, UP resins are from bis-functional carboxylic acids and carboxylic anhydrides, of which at least one compound must be unsaturated and bis-functional alcohols and epoxides produced.

Zu den bisfunktionellen ungesättigten Carbonsäuren und Carbonsäurederivaten zählen beispielsweise Maleinsäure, Fumarsäure, Phthalsäure, Isophthalsäure, Terephthalsäure und HET-Säure (Hexachlor-endomethylen-tetrahydrophthalsäure), sowie die Anhydride der genannten Carbonsäuren. Als bisfunktionelle Carbonsäurekomponente können jedoch zusätzlich auch Adipinsäure und Glutarsäure oder Diel-Alder-Addukte aus Maleinsäureanhydrid und Cyclopentadien eingesetzt werden. Bei der Herstellung von UP-Harzen können darüber hinaus auch Acrylsäure und Methacrylsäure mitverwendet werden.The bisfunctional unsaturated carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid derivatives include, for example, maleic acid, fumaric acid, phthalic acid, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid and HET acid (hexachloro-endomethylene-tetrahydrophthalic acid), as well as the anhydrides of said carboxylic acids. However, adipic acid and glutaric acid or Diel-Alder adducts of maleic anhydride and cyclopentadiene may additionally be used as the bis-functional carboxylic acid component. In addition, acrylic acid and methacrylic acid may also be used in the production of UP resins.

Als bisfunktionelle Alkoholkomponente kommen insbesondere Propylen-, Dipropylen-, Ethylen-, Diethylen- und Neopentylglykol, sowie 1,4-Butandiol und 2,2,4-Trimethylpentan-1,3-diol in Frage. Des Weiteren können beispielsweise Diglycidylether des Tetrabrom-bis-phenols einsetzt werden.Suitable bis-functional alcohol components are, in particular, propylene, dipropylene, ethylene, diethylene and neopentyl glycol, and 1,4-butanediol and 2,2,4-trimethylpentane-1,3-diol. Furthermore, for example, diglycidyl ethers of tetrabromo-bis-phenol can be used.

Neben den bisfunktionellen Carbonsäuren und Alkoholen können auch höherfunktionelle Carbonsäuren und Alkohole einsetzt werden, was zu verzweigten Polykondensationsprodukten führt.In addition to the bis-functional carboxylic acids and alcohols, it is also possible to use higher-functionality carboxylic acids and alcohols, which leads to branched polycondensation products.

Die ethylenisch ungesättigten Monomere der Komponente b) reagieren unter radikalischer Polymerisation mit den Doppelbindungen der Polyesterketten und führen so zur Vernetzung, d.h. zur Härtung der Produkte.The ethylenically unsaturated monomers of component b) react under free-radical polymerization with the double bonds of the polyester chains and thus lead to crosslinking, i. for curing the products.

Handelt es sich bei den ethylenisch ungesättigten Monomeren b) um elektronegative Comonomere, wie Styrol oder Vinylacetat so kann dies beispielsweise zu "alternierenden" Copolymeren führen. Dies sind solche, die kürzere Vernetzungsbrücken besitzen und zu härteren Duroplasten führen. Elektropositivere Comonomere wie beispielsweise Methylmethacrylat neigen hingegen zur Bildung längerer Methylmethacrylatblöcke zwischen den Polyesterketten und führen zu entsprechend weicheren Duroplasten. Spezialharze können als Komponente b) beispielsweise auch Vinyltoluol, α-Methylstyren oder Diallylphthalat enthalten.If the ethylenically unsaturated monomers b) are electronegative comonomers, such as styrene or vinyl acetate, this may, for example, lead to "alternating" copolymers. These are those which have shorter cross-linking bridges and lead to harder thermosets. By contrast, more electropositive comonomers, such as, for example, methyl methacrylate, tend to form longer methyl methacrylate blocks between the polyester chains and lead to correspondingly softer thermosets. Special resins may also contain, for example, vinyltoluene, α-methylstyrene or diallyl phthalate as component b).

Als Schrumpfminderungskomponenten c) werden in diesem Zusammenhang insbesondere die in der Literatur als LS- oder LP-Additive bezeichneten Verbindungen eingesetzt. Hierzu gehören beispielsweise Polyethylene und deren Copolymere, Polystyrole und deren Copolymere, gesättigte Polyester, Celluloseacetobutyrat, Polyacrylate, wie zum Beispiel Polymethylmethacrylat, . Polyvinylacetate und deren Copolymere, Styrol-Butadien-Copolymere und Mischungen dieser Polymere.In particular, the compounds referred to in the literature as LS or LP additives are used as shrinkage reduction components c). These include, for example, polyethylenes and their copolymers, polystyrenes and their copolymers, saturated polyesters, cellulose acetobutyrate, polyacrylates, such as polymethyl methacrylate,. Polyvinyl acetates and their copolymers, styrene-butadiene copolymers and mixtures of these polymers.

Geeignete inerte Füllstoffe d) sind beispielsweise natürliche und synthetische Kreide (CaCO3), Aluminiumtrihydrat (ATH), Kaolin, Talkum, Feldspat, Metalloxide, Quarzmehl und Gesteinsmehl.Suitable inert fillers d) are, for example, natural and synthetic chalks (CaCO 3 ), aluminum trihydrate (ATH), kaolin, talc, feldspar, metal oxides, quartz powder and rock flour.

Als Verstärkungsfasern e) sind beispielsweise Glasfasern, insbesondere solche aus alkaliarmen Borsilikatgläsern, synthetische organische Fasern (wie beispielsweise Polyester, Polyamide, Aramide), Kohlenstoff-Fasern und natürliche organische Fasern (wie beispielsweise Zellstoff) geeignet.Examples of suitable reinforcing fibers e) are glass fibers, in particular those made of low-alkali borosilicate glasses, synthetic organic fibers (such as, for example, polyesters, polyamides, aramides), carbon fibers and natural organic fibers (such as, for example, cellulose).

Des weiteren können die erfindungsgemäßen, unter Druck härtbaren, ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischungen weitere Komponenten enthalten.Furthermore, the invention, under pressure-curable, unsaturated polyester resin mixtures may contain other components.

Hierzu gehören beispielsweise Verarbeitungsadditive, wie Trennmittel und Antischaummittel, Stabilisatoren, wie Antioxidantien, Lichtschutzmittel, Wärmestabilisatoren und Flammschutzmittel, Massemodifikatoren, wie Haftvermittler, Benetzungsmittel, Weichmacher, Verdicker, Schlagzähmacher und Blähmittel, sowie Oberflächenmodifikatoren, wie Antistatika. Die Auswahl der entsprechenden Additive ist rein fakultativ und erfolgt in bekannter Weise nach dem Einsatzzweck.These include, for example, processing additives, such as release agents and anti-foaming agents, stabilizers, such as antioxidants, light stabilizers, heat stabilizers and flame retardants, bulk modifiers, such as adhesion promoters, wetting agents, plasticizers, thickeners, tougheners and blowing agents, as well as surface modifiers, such as antistatic agents. The selection of the corresponding additives is purely optional and takes place in a known manner according to the intended use.

Darüber hinaus können die erfindungsgemäßen Polyesterharzmischungen, wenn erwünscht, auch organische und anorganische Pigmente oder Farbstoffe enthalten.In addition, the polyester resin blends of the invention may, if desired, also contain organic and inorganic pigments or dyes.

Blockcopolymere werden in WO 01/44389 als Netz- und Dispergiermittel für wässrige pigmenthaltige Präparationen beschrieben. WO 00/40630 beansprucht die Verwendung der gleichen Polymerstrukturen zur Herstellung von Pigmentpräparationen, die zur Formulierung von pigmentierten Überzugsmitteln oder Tinten geeignet sind. In beiden Schriften wird die Dispergierung von Pigmenten mit Blockcopolymeren auch in Gegenwart von typischen Lackbindemitteln auf Basis von Polyesterharzen beschrieben. Hierbei wird die Viskosität der Pigmentpräparation gesenkt.Block copolymers are used in WO 01/44389 described as wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous pigment-containing preparations. WO 00/40630 claims the use of the same polymer structures for the production of Pigment preparations which are suitable for the formulation of pigmented coating compositions or inks. In both documents, the dispersion of pigments with block copolymers is also described in the presence of typical paint binders based on polyester resins. In this case, the viscosity of the pigment preparation is lowered.

Im Fall der erfindungsgemäßen ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischungen wird bei den Einsatzmengen der Blockcopolymere kein viskositätssenkender Effekt in den erfindungsgemäßen ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischungen festgestellt. Die Absenkung der Viskosität ist auch nicht gewünscht, da eine niedrigere Viskosität der ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischung eine Separation beschleunigt.In the case of the unsaturated polyester resin mixtures according to the invention, no viscosity-reducing effect is found in the unsaturated polyester resin mixtures according to the invention in the amounts used of the block copolymers. The lowering of the viscosity is also undesirable because a lower viscosity of the unsaturated polyester resin mixture accelerates separation.

Die in den ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischungen verwendeten Blockcopolymere f) werden vorzugsweise mit lebenden, kontrollierten Polymerisationsverfahren hergestellt. Beispiele für solche Polymerisationsverfahren sind dem Durchschnittsfachmann bekannt und unter anderem in folgenden Artikeln und Patentschriften beschrieben:

  1. 1) " Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer Process" (RAFT) wie beispielsweise in Polym. lnt. 2000, 49, 993 , US 6 291 620 , WO 98/01478 , WO 98/58974 und WO 99/31144 beschrieben ist.
  2. 2) kontrollierte Polymerisation mit Nitroxylverbindungen als Polymerisationsregler (NMP), wie beispielsweise in Chem. Rev. 2001, 101, 3661 beschrieben.
  3. 3) " Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization" (ATRP), wie beispielsweise in Chem. Rev. 2001, 101, 2921 beschrieben.
  4. 4) "Group Transfer Polymerization" (GTP) wie beispielsweise von O. W. Webster in " Group Transfer Polymerization", in "Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering", Band 7, H. F. Mark, N. M. Bikales, C. G. Overberger and G. Menges, Eds., Wiley Interscience, New York 1987, Seite 580 ff. beschrieben wird.
The block copolymers f) used in the unsaturated polyester resin mixtures are preferably prepared by living, controlled polymerization processes. Examples of such polymerization processes are known to one of ordinary skill in the art and are described inter alia in the following articles and patents:
  1. 1) " Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer Process (RAFT) as described, for example, in Polym. Int. 2000, 49, 993 . US 6,291,620 . WO 98/01478 . WO 98/58974 and WO 99/31144 is described.
  2. 2) controlled polymerization with nitroxyl compounds as polymerization (NMP), such as in Chem. Rev. 2001, 101, 3661 described.
  3. 3) " Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization "(ATRP), as described, for example, in Chem. Rev. 2001, 101, 2921 described.
  4. 4) "Group Transfer Polymerization" (GTP) such as by OW Webster in " Group Transfer Polymerization "," Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering ", Vol. 7, HF Mark, NM Bikales, CG Overberger and G. Menges, Eds., Wiley Interscience, New York 1987, page 580 et seq. is described.

Je nach Polymerisationsmethode sind geeignete, dem Durchschnittsfachmann bekannte Reaktionsbedingungen, Monomere und Lösungsmittel zu wählen.Depending on the polymerization method, suitable reaction conditions, monomers and solvents known to those of ordinary skill in the art are to be selected.

Als Blockcopolymere werden erfindungsgemäß solche Copolymere verstanden, die durch einen sprunghaften Übergang in der Monomerzusammensetzung entlang der Polymerkette gekennzeichnet sind, der die Grenze zwischen den einzelnen Blöcken definiert. Dieser sprunghafte Übergang in der Monomerzusammensetzung wird im Rahmen der oben genannten lebenden, kontrollierten Polymerisationsverfahren durch eine sequenzielle Zugabe der Monomeren oder Monomermischungen erreicht.According to the invention, block copolymers are understood as meaning those copolymers which are characterized by an abrupt transition in the monomer composition along the polymer chain, which defines the boundary between the individual blocks. This erratic transition in the monomer composition is achieved by the sequential addition of the monomers or monomer mixtures in the context of the above-mentioned living, controlled polymerization processes.

Um als Block eines Blockcopolymeren zu qualifizieren, muss ein solcher aus mindestens drei Monomereinheiten bestehen. Die Blöcke können ihrerseits eine Struktur aufweisen, wie zum Beispiel eine statistische Struktur, eine alternierende Struktur, eine Blockstruktur oder eine Gradientenstruktur.To qualify as a block of a block copolymer, it must consist of at least three monomer units. The blocks in turn may have a structure, such as a statistical structure, an alternating structure, a block structure or a gradient structure.

Die Blockcopolymere haben vorzugsweise ein zahlengemitteltes Molekulargewicht von 1 000 g/mol bis 200 000 g/mol, besonders bevorzugt von 2 000 g/mol bis 50 000 g/mol und ganz besonders bevorzugt von 2 000 g/mol bis 20 000 g/mol.The block copolymers preferably have a number average molecular weight of from 1,000 g / mol to 200,000 g / mol, more preferably from 2,000 g / mol to 50,000 g / mol, and most preferably from 2,000 g / mol to 20,000 g / mol ,

Bevorzugte Beispiele für Blockcopolymerstrukturen sind AB- oder BA-Diblockcopolymere, ABA-, oder BAB-Triblockcopolymere oder Triblockcopolymere, die neben mindestens einem A-Block und mindestens einem B-Block einen oder mehrere weitere Blöcke (C-Blöcke) enthalten können, der weder unter die Definition des A-Blocks noch unter die Definition des B-Blocks fallen. Bei den ABA- und BAB-Triblockcopolymeren können im ersten Fall die beiden A-Blöcke beziehungsweise im zweiten Fall die beiden B-Blöcke unabhängig voneinander unterschiedlich aufgebaut sein solange sie den obigen Definitionen genügen. So kann sich beispielsweise der erste B-Block eines BAB-Triblockcopolymeren vom durch den A-Block getrennten zweiten B-Block hinsichtlich Länge und/oder Monomerenzusammensetzung unterscheiden. Unter den obigen Strukturen sind jedoch insbesondere die Diblockstrukturen bevorzugt.Preferred examples of block copolymer structures are AB or BA diblock copolymers, ABA or BAB triblock copolymers or triblock copolymers which, in addition to at least one A block and at least one B block, may contain one or more further blocks (C blocks), neither under the definition of the A-block still fall under the definition of the B-block. In the case of the ABA and BAB triblock copolymers, in the first case the two A blocks or, in the second case, the two B blocks can be constructed independently of one another so long as they satisfy the above definitions. For example, the first B block of a BAB triblock copolymer may differ in length and / or monomer composition from the second B block separated by the A block. However, among the above structures, the diblock structures are particularly preferred.

Jeder A-Block des in der erfindungsgemäßen Polyesterharzmischung enthaltenen Blockcopolymers f) enthält vorzugsweise mindestens 10 Gew.-%, besonders bevorzugt mindestens 25 Gew.-%, und noch bevorzugter mindestens 50 Gew.-% eines oder mehrerer einpolymerisierter aminhaltiger, ethylenisch ungesättigter Monomere, bezogen auf das Gesamtgewicht des besagten A-Blocks.Each A block of the block copolymer f) present in the polyester resin mixture according to the invention preferably contains at least 10% by weight, more preferably at least 25% by weight and more preferably at least 50% by weight of one or more copolymerized amine-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomers, based on the total weight of the said A-block.

Beispiele für ethylenisch ungesättigte Monomere, die Amingruppen enthalten, sind nachfolgend genannt (die Schreibweise (Meth)acrylat schließt hierbei und innerhalb der gesamten Schrift sowohl Acrylate als auch Methacrylate ein): Aminoalkyl-(meth)acrylate und Aminoalkyl(meth)acrylamide, wie zum Beispiel N,N-Dimethylaminoethyl(meth)acrylat, N,N-Dimethylaminopropyl(meth)acrylat, N,N-Dimethylaminopropyl(meth)acrylamid und 2-Butylaminoethylmethacrylat; oder ethylenisch ungesättigte N-Heterocyclen, die mit Säuren Salze bilden können, wie zum Beispiel 2-Vinylpyridin, 4-Vinylpyridin und Vinylimidazol.Examples of ethylenically unsaturated monomers containing amine groups are mentioned below (the notation (meth) acrylate includes both acrylates and methacrylates throughout the specification): aminoalkyl (meth) acrylates and aminoalkyl (meth) acrylamides, such as Example N, N-dimethylaminoethyl (meth) acrylate, N, N-dimethylaminopropyl (meth) acrylate, N, N-dimethylaminopropyl (meth) acrylamide and 2-butylaminoethyl methacrylate; or ethylenically unsaturated N-heterocycles which can form salts with acids, such as 2-vinylpyridine, 4-vinylpyridine and vinylimidazole.

Jeder B-Block des in der erfindungsgemäßen Polyesterharzmischung enthaltenen Blockcopolymers f) enthält vorzugsweise mindestens 25 Gew.-%, bevorzugter mindestens 50 Gew.-%, und besonders bevorzugt zu 100 Gew.-% mindestens eines einpolymerisierten alkyl- und/oder phenylgruppenhaltigen, ethylenisch ungesättigten Monomeren, bezogen auf das Gesamtgewicht des jeweiligen B-Blocks. Weiterhin können die Monomere, die den B-Block charakterisieren, auch im A-Block enthalten sein.Each B block of the block copolymer f) present in the polyester resin mixture according to the invention preferably contains at least 25% by weight, more preferably at least 50% by weight, and most preferably at 100% by weight of at least one polymerized alkyl- and / or phenyl group-containing, ethylenic unsaturated monomers, based on the total weight of the respective B block. Furthermore, the monomers that characterize the B block may also be included in the A block.

Beispiele für ethylenisch ungesättigte Monomere, die Phenylgruppen enthalten, sind Aryl(meth)acrylate, wie Benzylmethacrylat oder Phenylacrylat, wobei die Arylreste jeweils unsubstituiert oder bis zu fünffach substituiert sein können, wie zum Beispiel 4-Nitrophenylmethacrylat; oder Styrol und substituierte Styrole, wie zum Beispiel 4-Methylstyrol, 4-Vinylbenzoesäure und Natrium-4-vinylbenzolsulfonat.Examples of ethylenically unsaturated monomers containing phenyl groups are aryl (meth) acrylates such as benzyl methacrylate or phenyl acrylate, where the aryl groups may each be unsubstituted or substituted up to five times, such as 4-nitrophenyl methacrylate; or styrene and substituted styrenes such as 4-methylstyrene, 4-vinylbenzoic acid and sodium 4-vinylbenzenesulfonate.

Beispiele für ethylenisch ungesättigte Monomere, die Alkylgruppen enthalten, sind nachfolgend genannt: Alkyl(meth)acrylate von geradkettigen, verzweigten oder cycloaliphatischen Alkoholen mit 1 bis 22 Kohlenstoffatomen, wie zum Beispiel Methyl(meth)acrylat, Ethyl(meth)acrylat, n-Butyl(meth)acrylat, i-Butyl(meth)acrylat, t-Butyl(meth)acrylat, Lauryl(meth)acrylat, 2-Ethylhexyl(meth)acrylat, Stearyl(meth)-acrylat, Cyclohexyl(meth)acrylat, Isobornyl(meth)acrylat und t-Butyl(meth)acrylat.Examples of ethylenically unsaturated monomers containing alkyl groups are mentioned below: alkyl (meth) acrylates of straight-chain, branched or cycloaliphatic alcohols having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, such as, for example, methyl (meth) acrylate, ethyl (meth) acrylate, n-butyl (meth) acrylate, i-butyl (meth) acrylate, t-butyl (meth) acrylate, lauryl (meth) acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl (meth) acrylate, stearyl (meth) acrylate, cyclohexyl (meth) acrylate, isobornyl ( meth) acrylate and t-butyl (meth) acrylate.

Weitere Monomere können die fakultativen C-Blöcke aufbauen und sind frei unter den ethylenisch ungesättigten Monomeren wählbar, die nicht unter die Definitionen der Monomere des A- oder B-Blocks fallen. Diese Monomere können jedoch auch im A-Block und/oder B-Block enthalten sein.Other monomers can build up the optional C blocks and are freely selectable among the ethylenically unsaturated monomers not covered by the definitions the monomers of the A or B block fall. However, these monomers may also be included in the A block and / or B block.

Beispiele solcher ethylenisch ungesättigten Monomere sind unter anderem: Hydroxyalkyl(meth)acrylate von geradkettigen, verzweigten oder cycloaliphatischen Diolen mit 2 bis 36 Kohlenstoffatomen, wie zum Beispiel 3-Hydroxypropylmethacrylat, 3,4-Dihydroxybutylmethacrylat, 2-Hydroxyethyl(meth)acrylat, 4-Hydroxybutyl(meth)acrylat, 2-Hydroxypropylmethacrylat; (Meth)acrylate von Ethern, Polyethylenglykolen, Polypropylenglycolen oder gemischten Poly(ethylen/propylen)-glycolen mit 5 bis 80 Kohlenstoffatomen, wie zum Beispiel Tetrahydrofurfurylmethacrylat, Vinyloxyethoxyethylmethacrylat, Methoxyethoxyethylmethacrylat, Cyclohexyloxymethylmethacrylat, Methoxymethoxyethylmethacrylat, Benzyloxy-methylmethacrylat, Furfurylmethacrylat, 2-Butoxyethylmethacrylat, 2-Ethoxyethoxymethylmethacrylat, 2-Ethoxyethylmethacrylat, Allyloxymethylmethacrylat, Poly(ethylenglycol)methylether(meth)acrylat, und Poly(propylenglycol)methylether(meth)acrylat; Caprolacton- und/oder Valerolacton-modifizierte Hydroxyalkyl(meth)acrylate mit einem mittleren Molekulargewicht Mn von 220 bis 1200, wobei die Hydroxy(meth)acrylate bevorzugt von geradkettigen, verzweigten oder cycloaliphatischen Diolen mit 2 bis 8 Kohlenstoffatomen abgeleitet sind; und Methacrylnitril und Acrylnitril.Examples of such ethylenically unsaturated monomers include: hydroxyalkyl (meth) acrylates of straight-chain, branched or cycloaliphatic diols having 2 to 36 carbon atoms, for example 3-hydroxypropyl methacrylate, 3,4-dihydroxybutyl methacrylate, 2-hydroxyethyl (meth) acrylate, 4- Hydroxybutyl (meth) acrylate, 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate; (Meth) acrylates of ethers, polyethylene glycols, polypropylene glycols or mixed poly (ethylene / propylene) glycols having 5 to 80 carbon atoms, such as tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate, vinyloxyethoxyethyl methacrylate, methoxyethoxyethyl methacrylate, cyclohexyloxymethyl methacrylate, methoxymethoxyethyl methacrylate, benzyloxy-methyl methacrylate, furfuryl methacrylate, 2-butoxyethyl methacrylate, 2 Ethoxyethoxymethyl methacrylate, 2-ethoxyethyl methacrylate, allyloxymethyl methacrylate, poly (ethylene glycol) methyl ether (meth) acrylate, and poly (propylene glycol) methyl ether (meth) acrylate; Caprolactone- and / or valerolactone-modified hydroxyalkyl (meth) acrylates having an average molecular weight M n of 220 to 1200, wherein the hydroxy (meth) acrylates are preferably derived from straight-chain, branched or cycloaliphatic diols having 2 to 8 carbon atoms; and methacrylonitrile and acrylonitrile.

Eine weitere Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung bestand darin die erfindungsgemäßen ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischung für unter Druck härtbare Formmassen mit mischungsstabilisierenden Zusatzstoffen zu versehen, die beim Aushärten des ungesättigten Polyesterharzes in die polymere Matrix einbaubar sind und so verhindern, dass unerwünschte Effekte wie das Ausschwitzen des Zusatzstoffs auftreten.A further object of the present invention was to provide the unsaturated polyester resin mixture according to the invention for compositions which can be cured under pressure with mixture-stabilizing additives which can be incorporated into the polymeric matrix during curing of the unsaturated polyester resin and thus prevent unwanted effects such as the exudation of the additive from occurring.

Diese Aufgabe wurde insbesondere dadurch gelöst, dass die Blockcopolymere f) beispielsweise mittels oben erwähnten NMP- oder RAFT-Technologien, bei welchen der bei der Herstellung verwendete Polymerisationsregler am Blockcopolymerkettenende verbleibt, hergestellt werden. Somit ist es beim Aushärten des Harzes möglich, dass eine Kettenverlängerung des Blockcopolymeren erfolgt, so dass das Blockcopolymer in die polymere Matrix des ungesättigten Polyesterharzes eingebaut wird, und dies das nachträgliche Ausschwitzen des Blockcopolymeren verhindert.This object has been achieved in particular by preparing the block copolymers f), for example, by means of the abovementioned NMP or RAFT technologies, in which the polymerization regulator used in the preparation remains at the block copolymer chain end. Thus, when curing the resin, it is possible to chain extend the block copolymer, so that the Block copolymer is incorporated into the polymeric matrix of the unsaturated polyester resin, and this prevents the subsequent exudation of the block copolymer.

Beispiele für Polymerisationsregler für NMP sind 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidinoxyl (TEMPO) und N-tert-Butyl-N-[1-diethylphosphono-(2,2-dimethylpropyl)]nitroxyl. Beispiele für Polymerisationsregler für RAFT sind Thiocarbonsäureester oder Xanthogensäureester. Weitere Beispiele sind der oben aufgeführten Literatur entnehmbar und dem Durchschnittsfachmann bekannt.Examples of polymerization regulators for NMP are 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinoxyl (TEMPO) and N- tert- butyl-N- [1-diethylphosphono- (2,2-dimethylpropyl)] nitroxyl. Examples of polymerization regulators for RAFT are thiocarboxylic esters or xanthogenic esters. Further examples can be found in the literature listed above and known to one of ordinary skill in the art.

In einer besonderen Ausführungsform werden die Komponenten a) - d) und des Blockcopolymeren f) miteinander vermischt. Die Anforderung an diese Mischung ist, dass sie bei Lagerung im Wesentlichen homogen bleibt und nicht separiert. Üblicherweise werden erst anschließend die weitere Komponente e) sowie der Verdicker hinzugegeben und die ganze Mischung homogenisiert bevor sie zu Formteilen verpresst wird, wobei die Harzmischung bei dem Pressvorgang, im Wesentlichen ohne Entmischung der Komponenten, polymerisiert.In a particular embodiment, the components a) -d) and the block copolymer f) are mixed together. The requirement of this mixture is that it remains substantially homogeneous during storage and does not separate. Usually, the further component e) and the thickener are added only then and the whole mixture is homogenized before it is pressed into shaped parts, wherein the resin mixture in the pressing process, essentially without segregation of the components polymerized.

Die Verarbeitung ungesättigter Polyesterharzmischungen und weitere Beispiele ungesättigter Polyesterharze, Schrumpfminderungskomponenten, Verstärkungsfasern, inerter Füllstoffe oder Additive und deren Verwendung sind in den Monographien: J. H. Aurer und A. Kasper "Unsaturated Polyester Resins", 2003, Verlag Moderne Industrie und Hamid G. Kia "Sheet Molding Compounds Science and Technology", 1993, Hanser Publishers , München beschrieben.The processing of unsaturated polyester resin blends and other examples of unsaturated polyester resins, shrinkage reducing components, reinforcing fibers, inert fillers or additives and their use are described in the monographs: JH Aurer and A. Kasper "Unsaturated Polyester Resins", 2003, Verlag Moderne Industrie and Hamid G. Kia "Sheet Molding Compounds Science and Technology", 1993, Hanser Publishers , Munich described.

Herstellung der BeispielpolymerePreparation of the Example Polymers Vergleichsbeispiel 1 (statistisches Copolymer)Comparative Example 1 (random copolymer)

14,5 g Polypropylenglycol Pluriol P 600 (BASF) wird in einem Dreihalskolben mit KPG-Rührer und Rückflußkühler unter einer Stickstoffatmosphäre auf 120°C erhitzt. Innerhalb von 120 min wird eine Mischung aus 12 g Styren, 22 g n-Butylacrylat, 15 g N,N-Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylat und 0,5 g 2,2'-Azobis(isobutyronitrile) in den Kolben geleitet. Nach einer weiteren Stunde ist ein Umsatz von 98 % erreicht. Das Polymer wird anschließend mit weiterem Polypropylenglycol Pluriol P 600 auf einen Gehalt von 52 % eingestellt.14.5 g of polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600 (BASF) is heated to 120 ° C. in a three-necked flask with KPG stirrer and reflux condenser under a nitrogen atmosphere. Within 120 minutes, a mixture of 12 g of styrene, 22 g of n-butyl acrylate, 15 g of N, N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate and 0.5 g of 2,2'-azobis (isobutyronitrile) is passed into the flask. After another hour, a turnover of 98% is reached. The polymer is then adjusted to a level of 52% with further polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600.

BA-BlockcopolymereBA block copolymers Polymer 1Polymer 1

14,5 g Polypropylenglycol Pluriol P 600 (BASF), 12 g Styren, 22 g n-Butylacrylat,1 g SG1 (= N-tert-Butyl-N-[1-diethylphosphono-(2,2-dimethylpropyl)]nitroxyl; Herstellung siehe Macromolecules 2000, 33, 1141) und 0,35 g 2,2'-Azobis(isobutyronitrile) werden in einem Dreihalskolben mit KPG-Rührer und Rückflußkühler unter einer Stickstoffatmosphäre auf 120°C erhitzt. Nach ca. 3 Stunden ist ein Umsatz von 90 % erreicht. Anschließend werden 15 g N,N-Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylat hinzugegeben und es wird weitere 5 h bis zu einem Umsatz von über 95 % polymerisiert. Das Polymer wird anschließend mit weiterem Polypropylenglycol Pluriol P 600 auf einen Gehalt von 52 % eingestellt.14.5 g of polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600 (BASF), 12 g of styrene, 22 g of n-butyl acrylate, 1 g of SG1 (= N- tert- butyl-N- [1-diethylphosphono- (2,2-dimethylpropyl)] nitroxyl; Preparation see Macromolecules 2000, 33, 1141) and 0.35 g of 2,2'-azobis (isobutyronitrile) are heated in a three-necked flask with KPG stirrer and reflux condenser under a nitrogen atmosphere at 120 ° C. After about 3 hours, a turnover of 90% is reached. Subsequently, 15 g of N, N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate are added and it is polymerized for a further 5 hours to a conversion of more than 95%. The polymer is then adjusted to a level of 52% with further polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600.

Polymer 2Polymer 2

14,5 g Polypropylenglycol Pluriol P 600 (BASF), 35 g n-Butylacrylat,1 g SG1 und 0,35 g 2,2'-Azobis(isobutyronitrile) werden in einem Dreihalskolben mit KPG-Rührer und Rückflußkühler unter einer Stickstoffatmosphäre auf 120°C erhitzt. Nach ca. 3 Stunden ist ein Umsatz von 90 % erreicht. Anschließend werden 15 g N,N-Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylat hinzugegeben und es wird weitere 5 h bis zu einem Umsatz von über 95 % polymerisiert. Das Polymer wird anschließend mit weiterem Polypropylenglycol Pluriol P 600 auf einen Gehalt von 52 % eingestellt.14.5 g of polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600 (BASF), 35 g of n-butyl acrylate, 1 g of SG1 and 0.35 g of 2,2'-azobis (isobutyronitrile) in a three-necked flask with KPG stirrer and reflux condenser under a nitrogen atmosphere to 120 ° C heated. After about 3 hours, a turnover of 90% is reached. Subsequently, 15 g of N, N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate are added and it is polymerized for a further 5 hours to a conversion of more than 95%. The polymer is then adjusted to a level of 52% with further polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600.

BAB-BlockcopolymereBAB block copolymers Polymer 3Polymer 3

14,5 g Polypropylenglycol Pluriol P 600, 6 g Styrol, 11 g n-Butylacrylat,1 g SG1 und 0,35 g 2,2'-Azobis(isobutyronitrile) werden in einem Dreihalskolben mit KPG-Rührer und Rückflußkühler unter einer Stickstoffatmosphäre auf 120°C erhitzt. Nach ca. 3 Stunden ist ein Umsatz von 95 % erreicht. Anschließend werden 15 g N,N-Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylat hinzugegeben und es wird weitere 4 h bei einer Temperatur von 100°C bis zu einem Umsatz von über 95 % polymerisiert. Nach der Zugabe von weiteren 6 g Styrol und 11 g n-Butylacrylat wird bei 120°C auf einen Umsatz größer 95% polymerisiert (etwa 10 Stunden). Das Polymer wird anschließend mit weiterem Polypropylenglycol Pluriol P 600 auf einen Gehalt von 52 % eingestellt.14.5 g of polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600, 6 g of styrene, 11 g of n-butyl acrylate, 1 g of SG1 and 0.35 g of 2,2'-azobis (isobutyronitrile) are placed in a three-necked flask with KPG stirrer and reflux condenser under a nitrogen atmosphere Heated to 120 ° C. After about 3 hours, a turnover of 95% is reached. Subsequently, 15 g of N, N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate are added and it is polymerized for a further 4 h at a temperature of 100 ° C to a conversion of more than 95%. After the addition of a further 6 g of styrene and 11 g of n-butyl acrylate is polymerized at 120 ° C to a conversion greater than 95% (about 10 hours). The polymer is then adjusted to a level of 52% with further polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600.

Polymer 4Polymer 4

14,5 g Polypropylenglycol Pluriol P 600, 17 g n-Butylacrylat,1 g SG1 und 0,35 g 2,2'-Azobis(isobutyronitrile) werden in einem Dreihalskolben mit KPG-Rührer und Rückflußkühler unter einer Stickstoffatmosphäre auf 120°C erhitzt. Nach ca. 3 Stunden ist ein Umsatz von 95 % erreicht. Anschließend werden 15 g N,N-Dimethylaminoethytmethacrylat hinzugegeben und es wird weitere 4 h bei einer Temperatur von 100°C bis zu einem Umsatz von über 95 % polymerisiert. Nach der Zugabe von weiteren 17 g n-Butylacrylat wird bei 120°C auf einen Umsatz größer 95% polymerisiert (etwa 10 Stunden). Das Polymer wird anschließend mit weiterem Polypropylenglycol Pluriol P 600 auf einen Gehalt von 52 % eingestellt.14.5 g of polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600, 17 g of n-butyl acrylate, 1 g of SG1 and 0.35 g of 2,2'-azobis (isobutyronitrile) are heated in a three-necked flask with KPG stirrer and reflux condenser under a nitrogen atmosphere at 120 ° C. , After about 3 hours, a turnover of 95% is reached. Subsequently, 15 g of N, N-Dimethylaminoethytmethacrylat be added and it is polymerized for a further 4 h at a temperature of 100 ° C to a conversion of about 95%. After the addition of a further 17 g of n-butyl acrylate is polymerized at 120 ° C to a greater than 95% conversion (about 10 hours). The polymer is then adjusted to a level of 52% with further polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600.

Polymer 5Polymer 5

14,5 g Polypropylenglycol Pluriol P 600, 6 g Styrol, 11 g n-Butylacrylat,1 g SG1 und 0,35 g 2,2'-Azobis(isobutyronitrile) werden in einem Dreihalskolben mit KPG-Rührer und Rückflußkühler unter einer Stickstoffatmosphäre auf 120°C erhitzt. Nach ca. 3 Stunden ist ein Umsatz von 95% erreicht. Anschließend werden 15 g N,N-Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylat hinzugegeben und es wird weitere 4 h bei einer Temperatur von 100°C bis zu einem Umsatz von über 95% polymerisiert. Nach der Zugabe von 17 g n-Butylacrylat wird bei 120 °C auf einen Umsatz größer 95 % polymerisiert (ca. 10 Stunden). Das Polymer wird anschließend mit weiterem Polypropylenglycol Pluriol P 600 auf einen Gehalt von 52 % eingestellt.14.5 g of polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600, 6 g of styrene, 11 g of n-butyl acrylate, 1 g of SG1 and 0.35 g of 2,2'-azobis (isobutyronitrile) are placed in a three-necked flask with KPG stirrer and reflux condenser under a nitrogen atmosphere Heated to 120 ° C. After about 3 hours, a turnover of 95% is reached. Subsequently, 15 g of N, N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate are added and it is polymerized for a further 4 h at a temperature of 100 ° C to a conversion of more than 95%. After the addition of 17 g of n-butyl acrylate at 120 ° C to a conversion greater than 95% polymerized (about 10 hours). The polymer is then adjusted to a level of 52% with further polypropylene glycol Pluriol P 600.

Anwendungstechnische BeispieleApplication examples Test der Homogenität der ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischung AHomogeneity test of the unsaturated polyester resin mixture A Rezepturrecipe

1 UP - Harz 70,0 g Palapreg P 17-02 (BASF) 2 LS - Additive 30,0 g Palapreg H 814-01 (BASF) 3 Polymer siehe Tabelle 1 Vergleichsbeispiel 1 und Polymere 1 - 5 4 CaCO3 150,0 g Millicarb (Omya) 5 Pigment 0,5g Cobaltblau 6 Verstärkungsfaser 25 g Glasfaser OC RO7 4800 tex, Glasgehalt: 97 Gewichtsteile (Owns Corning), geschnitten (Länge 6 - 50 mm) UP-Harz: ungesättigtes Polyesterharz, angelöst in Styrol
LS-Additiv: Low shrink-Additiv (Schrumpfminderungskomponente)
Palapreg P 17-02: ungesättigtes Polyesterharz angelöst in Styrol
Palapreg H 814-01: Polystyrol angelöst in Styrol 1 UP - resin 70.0 g Palapreg P 17-02 (BASF) 2 LS - additives 30.0 g Palapreg H 814-01 (BASF) 3 polymer see Table 1 Comparative Example 1 and Polymers 1-5 4 CaCO 3 150.0 g Millicarb (Omya) 5 pigment 0.5g cobalt Blue 6 reinforcing fiber 25 g Glass fiber OC RO7 4800 tex, glass content: 97 parts by weight (Owns Corning), cut (length 6 - 50 mm) UP resin: unsaturated polyester resin, dissolved in styrene
LS additive: low shrink additive (shrinkage reduction component)
Palapreg P 17-02: unsaturated polyester resin dissolved in styrene
Palapreg H 814-01: polystyrene dissolved in styrene

Herstellung und Beurteilunq der ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischung :Preparation and Evaluation of the Unsaturated Polyester Resin Mixture

Die Komponenten 1 bis 5 werden in Rezepturreihenfolge zugegeben und von Hand gemischt, anschließend wird homogenisiert. Danach wird die Komponente 6 untergerührt. Die Mischung wird in ein 100 ml Rollrand-Schnappdeckelgläser gefüllt und bei Raumtemperatur gelagert. Nach 24 Stunden werden die Proben visuell auf Homogenität beurteilt. Tabelle 1 Polymer Menge an Polymer Beurteilung der Homogenität Nullprobe (kein Polymer) starke Separation Vergleichsbeispiel 1 1 g starke Separation Polymer 1 0,5 g keine Separation Polymer 2 0,5 g keine Separation Polymer 3 0,5 g keine Separation Polymer 4 0,5 g keine Separation Polymer 5 0,5 g keine Separation Components 1 to 5 are added in recipe order and mixed by hand, then homogenized. Thereafter, the component 6 is stirred. The mixture is filled into a 100 ml roll edge snap-top jar and stored at room temperature. After 24 hours, the samples are visually assessed for homogeneity. <u> Table 1 </ u> polymer Amount of polymer Assessment of homogeneity Blank sample (no polymer) strong separation Comparative Example 1 1 g strong separation Polymer 1 0.5 g no separation Polymer 2 0.5 g no separation Polymer 3 0.5 g no separation Polymer 4 0.5 g no separation Polymer 5 0.5 g no separation

In allen Beispielen wird keine Viskositätsreduzierung mit den Polymeren 1-5 festgestellt.In all examples, no viscosity reduction is observed with the polymers 1-5.

Das Pigment Cobaltblau ermöglicht eine bessere Beurteilung der Homogenität der ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischung, wird in der Praxis jedoch üblicherweise nicht verwendet.The pigment cobalt blue allows a better assessment of the homogeneity of the unsaturated polyester resin mixture, but is not commonly used in practice.

Als Vergleichsbeispiel 1 wurde ein statistisches Copolymer gewählt, um die Bedeutung des blockartigen Aufbaus der erfindungsgemäßen Polymere hinsichtlich der mischungsstabilisierenden Wirkung beurteilen zu können.As Comparative Example 1, a random copolymer was chosen in order to be able to assess the importance of the block-like structure of the polymers according to the invention with regard to the mixture-stabilizing effect.

Die in Tabelle 1 dargestellten Ergebnisse der Anwendungsbeispiele zeigen, dass bei Verwendung der Blockcopolymere "Polymer 1" bis "Polymer 5" eine deutlich bessere mischungsstabilisierende Wirkung in den ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischungen erhalten werden kann als mit dem vergleichbaren, statistisch aufgebauten Polymer des Vergleichsbeispiels 1.The results of the application examples shown in Table 1 show that when using the block copolymers "Polymer 1" to "Polymer 5" a significantly better mixture-stabilizing effect can be obtained in the unsaturated polyester resin mixtures than with the comparable, statistically constructed polymer of Comparative Example 1.

Testrezeptur SMC Elektrograu - RAL 7032Test Formulation SMC Electro Gray - RAL 7032

Die in Tabelle 2 angegebene SMC-Formulierung wurde hergestellt, indem zuerst alle flüssigen Bestandteile mittels einer Dissolvers homogenisiert und anschließend alle Feststoffe untergemischt wurden. Tabelle 2 Verwendungsbeispiel Menge in Gew.-Teilen Harz 1 70,00 Palapreg P17-02 Standardglykol -Phthalsäure- Harz (35%ig in Styrol) Harz 2 30,00 Palapreg H 814-01 Polystyrol (33%ig in Styrol) Pigmentpaste in monomerfreiem Polyesterharz, 10,00 Brohl Chemie, Elektrograu RAL 7032 - 65 L (a.V.) tert-Butylperoxybenzoat 1,50 Härter (Trigonox C von Akzo) 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol 0,10 Inhibitor (lonol CP) Füllstoff 1 50,00 Kreide(Millicarb OG) Füllstoff 2 120,00 AI(OH)3 (Martinal ON 921) PE Pulver 5,00 Coathylene HA 1681 Luvatol MK 35 NV 2,00 (35%iges MgO in monomerfreiem UP Harz Polymer 1 0,50 The SMC formulation indicated in Table 2 was prepared by first homogenizing all the liquid ingredients with a dissolver and then mixing in all the solids. <b><u> Table 2 </ u></b> usage example Quantity in parts by weight Resin 1 70,00 Palapreg P17-02 Standard glycol-phthalic acid resin (35% in styrene) Resin 2 30.00 Palapreg H 814-01 Polystyrene (33% in styrene) Pigment paste in monomer-free polyester resin, 10.00 Brohl Chemie, electrogray RAL 7032 - 65 L (aV) tert-butyl peroxybenzoate 1.50 Hardener (Trigonox C from Akzo) 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol 0.10 Inhibitor (ionol CP) Filler 1 50,00 Chalk (Millicarb OG) Filler 2 120.00 AI (OH) 3 (Martinal ON 921) PE powder 5.00 Coathylenes HA 1681 Luvatol MK 35 NV 2.00 (35% MgO in monomer free UP resin Polymer 1 0.50

Aus der Formulierung wurde auf einer SMC-Versuchsanlage der Firma Schmidt und Heinzmann SMC-Prepregs hergestellt, indem die Harzmasse zwischen zwei Polyamid-Trägerfolien aufgebracht wurde. (Bandgeschwindigkeit: 5,5 m/min; Rakelspalt: 1,6 mm; Flächengewicht: 4000 g/m2; verwendete Glassorte: OC RO7 4800 tex von Owns Corning; Glasgehalt: 97 Gewichtsteile, das entspricht 25 Gewichts-% auf die Gesamtformulierung).From the formulation, SMC prepregs were produced on an SMC test facility of Schmidt and Heinzmann by applying the resin composition between two polyamide carrier films. (Belt speed: 5.5 m / min, blade gap: 1.6 mm, basis weight: 4000 g / m2, glass grade used: OC RO7 4800 Tex from Owns Corning, glass content: 97 parts by weight, which corresponds to 25% by weight of the total formulation) ,

Nach einer Lagerzeit von 5 Tagen bei Raumtemperatur wurde das eingedickte SMC-Prepreg zu Stücken von 860 g ausgeschnitten, die Trägerfolie wurde abgezogen und das Aussehen wurde bewertet.After a storage time of 5 days at room temperature, the thickened SMC prepreg was cut into pieces of 860 g, the support film was peeled off and the appearance was evaluated.

Prüfung der Homogenität des SMC nach dem VerpressenTesting the homogeneity of the SMC after pressing

Die von der Trägerfolie befreiten SMC-Stücke wurden mit einer Formauslegung von 40% zu Prüfplatten verpresst. Dabei wurde eine Temperatur von 150 bis 155°C, eine Presszeit von 180 s und eine Stempeldruckkraft von 1200 kN verwandt. Anschließend wurden die fertig verpressten Platten visuell hinsichtlich Homogenität und Oberflächenqualität beurteilt. Zur Bewertung der Oberflächenqualität wurde die zu prüfende Platte zusammen mit einer Vergleichsplatte leicht schräg zum Fenster gehalten. Es wurde bewertet, wie klar sich Objekte in der Probenoberfläche spiegeln konnten.The SMC pieces freed of the carrier film were pressed into test plates with a design of 40%. In this case, a temperature of 150 to 155 ° C, a pressing time of 180 s and a stamping pressure of 1200 kN was used. Subsequently, the finished pressed plates were visually evaluated for homogeneity and surface quality. To evaluate the surface quality, the plate to be tested, together with a reference plate was held slightly oblique to the window. It was evaluated how clearly objects in the sample surface could be reflected.

Die im Verwendungsbeispiel gefertigte SMC-Platte zeigt die gewünschte Homogenität, das heißt eine glänzende Oberfläche ohne Marmorierung. Eine stumpfe, marmorierte SMC-Oberfläche würde durch Entmischen der Komponenten der ungesättigten Polyesterharzmischung während des Pressvorganges entstehen.The SMC sheet produced in the example of use shows the desired homogeneity, that is a glossy surface without marbling. A blunt, marbled SMC surface would result from segregation of the components of the unsaturated polyester resin blend during the pressing process.

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  1. An unsaturated polyester resin mixture which can be cured by applying external pressure and which encompasses at least the following components:
    a) an unsaturated polyester resin whose weight-average molar mass is from 500 to 5000 g/mol;
    b) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer;
    c) a shrinkage-reducing component;
    d) an inert filler; and
    e) a reinforcing fibre; and
    f) from 0.01 to 1% by weight of a block copolymer, based on the total weight of the unsaturated polyester resin mixture, where the block copolymer encompasses at least one A block and encompasses at least one B block, where the
    A block contains at least one amine-containing, ethylenically unsaturated monomer incorporated by polymerization into the polymer; and the
    B block contains at least one alkyl- and/or phenyl-containing, ethylenically unsaturated monomer incorporated by polymerization into the polymer, and is free from amine-containing, ethylenically unsaturated monomers incorporated by polymerization into the polymer.
  2. Polyester resin mixture according to Claim 1, where the block copolymer f) has been prepared by means of NMP or RAFT.
  3. Polyester resin mixture according to Claim 1 or 2, where the block copolymer f) has, at the polymer chain end, a polymerization regulator which is reactive toward the unsaturated polyester resin a) and/or toward the ethylenically unsaturated monomer b).
  4. Polyester resin mixture according to one or more of Claims 1 to 3, where
    block A comprises one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of aminoalkyl (meth)acrylates, aminoalkyl (meth)acrylamides and ethylenically unsaturated nitrogen-containing heterocycles which can form salts with acids; and
    block B comprises one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of aryl (meth)acrylates, styrene, substituted styrenes, and alkyl (meth)acrylates of straight-chain, branched or cycloaliphatic alcohols having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms.
  5. Polyester resin mixture according to one or more of Claims 1 to 4, where the amine-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer(s) of the A block is/are present at least in a proportion of 10% by weight, preferably at least 25% by weight and particularly preferably at least 50% by weight, based on the total weight of the A block, in the said A block.
  6. Polyester resin mixture according to one or more of Claims 1 to 5, where the alkyl- and/or phenyl-containing, ethylenically unsaturated monomer(s) of the B block is/are present at least in a proportion of 25% by weight, preferably at least 50% by weight and particularly preferably 100% by weight, based on the total weight of the B block, in the said B block.
  7. Polyester resin mixture according to one or more of Claims 1 to 6, where the block copolymer f) is an AB, BA, ABA or BAB block copolymer.
  8. Polyester resin mixture according to Claim 7, where the block copolymer is a diblock copolymer.
  9. Polyester resin mixture according to one or more of Claims 1 to 8, which has been subjected to a curing process.
  10. Process for preparation of an unsaturated polyester resin mixture which comprises reinforcing fibre and which can be cured by applying external pressure, where components a) d) and f) are first mixed and then the other components are added to the mixture.
  11. Use of the block copolymer f) defined in any of the preceding claims in unsaturated polyester resin mixtures, where the block copolymer f) has been prepared by means of NMP or RAFT, and/or exerts no viscosity-lowering effect on the unsaturated polyester resin mixture.
  12. Use according to Claim 11, where the polyester resin mixture is a polyester resin mixture according to one or more of Claims 1 to 9 or the polyester resin mixture has been obtained according to Claim 11.
  13. Use according to Claim 11 or 12, where the polyester resin mixture is cured to give a moulding composition.
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